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Thunderdices is an Edinburgh-based experience company founded by two history-loving friends, Althéa and Marie, who set out to dissolve the line between a standard guided tour and a full theatrical adventure. Marie spent years guiding visitors through a haunted Scottish castle before co-founding the company, while Althéa brought a background in heritage tourism from France, and together they built a team of guides, actors, historians and even a costume designer who has worked on productions like Outlander. Rather than reciting facts from a script, Thunderdices guides perform in costume, weave in puzzles and role-play, and lead guests to lesser-known spots such as underground vaults, medieval castles and local pubs. The company has also been recognised with a Tourism Hospitality Award from its industry peers.
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Product Range
Under its Scottish Secrets brand, Thunderdices runs dozens of themed walking tours covering Old and New Town history, Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes trails, ghost hunts, whisky and food tastings, and day trips to castles across the Highlands and Fife. For tabletop gamers, the D&D and Gamer Holiday line offers pre-written Scottish legend modules, historian-built campaigns and fully bespoke adventures staged in real castles, pubs or private venues. Hands-on workshops such as wand crafting, grimoire making and fudge making round out the catalogue for families and craft-minded visitors.
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Customer Benefits
Gaming publishers and shops can join Thunderdices' Pro-DMing affiliate programme to earn a share of sales, and groups booking a full multi-session Gold Games campaign together can unlock a discount code on the whole package. Tiered Silver, Gold and Mithril game pricing lets solo players, duos and larger groups all find a rate that fits their budget. Bespoke quotes are also available for museums, universities, corporate teams and gaming conventions looking for tailored experiences.
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Shopping Experience
Every tour and workshop can be booked directly through the site's integrated booking system, and the team responds to custom itinerary requests through a simple contact form. Guests can reach Thunderdices by phone or email for questions about specific tours, private castle rentals or corporate bookings before committing. The company also maintains an active presence on Google and TripAdvisor, where past guests review their experiences.
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Why Choose Thunderdices
Thunderdices stands out from standard bus tours and guidebook walks by turning every outing into an interactive performance rather than a lecture. Its mix of professional actors, historians and a film-industry costume designer gives its castle stays and D&D holidays a level of theatrical polish that is hard to find elsewhere in Edinburgh. With options ranging from a single two-hour walking tour to a week-long Highlands gaming holiday, it caters to solo travellers, families and large groups alike.
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